Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #118

Question 1

The state bird of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Great Hornbill — The Great Hornbill (Vezhambal) is the state bird of Kerala. ‌​‍The Peacock is the national bird of India.

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Kingfisher

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Parrot

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Peacock

Question 2

Synonym of SOLACE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Comfort — Comfort in distress.‌​‍

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Distress

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Worry

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Pain

Question 3

India's first Soil Museum in Kerala is located at:

Accepted Answer

Parottukonam — Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram — India's first Soil Museum.

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Kottamukku

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Ettumanoor

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Chempukavu

Question 4

'I have been living in this city ___ 2015.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' with a point in time (year 2015).‌​‍

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from

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in

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for

Question 5

Which disease is caused by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malaria — Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. ‌​‍Dengue/Chikungunya/Zika = Aedes mosquito.

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Chikungunya

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Dengue

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Zika

Question 6

RCC Thiruvananthapuram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Regional Cancer Centre — Regional Cancer Centre.‌​‍

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Both

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Hospital

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Research

Question 7

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a central tenet of its foreign policy, emphasizing proactive engagement with its immediate neighbours. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a primary strategic objective of this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. To enhance regional connectivity, foster economic cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges for shared prosperity and stability. — The 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering mutual trust and shared prosperity with India's immediate neighbours through various forms of cooperation. Its primary strategic objectives include enhancing regional connectivity (physical, digital, and people-to-people), boosting economic cooperation and trade, and promoting cultural and security ties for overall regional stability. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the policy's cooperative and inclusive nature, suggesting either unilateral dominance, aggressive tactics, or overly ambitious integration goals which

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A. To assert India's unilateral leadership in regional security architecture, thereby sidelining multilateral forums like SAARC.

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C. To primarily focus on resolving bilateral border disputes through military means and strategic encirclement of rival powers.

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D. To establish a common currency and a unified political union across South Asia under India's direct supervision.

Question 8

Chenda is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Musical instrument (drum) — Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used in temple festivals, Kathakali, and Pooram.‌​‍

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Dance form

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Painting style

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Festival

Question 9

Which state in India celebrates 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th as a tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who contributed significantly to women's education and social reforms?

Accepted Answer

A. West Bengal — Vidyasagar Jayanti is celebrated on September 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent social reformer and educator known for his work in women's education and widow remarriage in West Bengal. The other states listed do not observe this day as an education-focused celebration.

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B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Kerala

Question 10

Inverted pyramid in journalism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Most important info at top; least important at bottom — Originated in telegraph era. ‌​‍Editor can cut from bottom without losing essence. Feature writing uses other structures.

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Chronological

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Narrative

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Reverse

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #118